degrees of branching and sizes based RMS radii. The significance of
the degree of branching, linearity and extent of RG1 branching of
the pectin is currently not well understood. All these parameters
will ultimately affect the physical functionality of the pectin.
Further work is required to relate degree of branching to specific
functional advantages in different applications such as thickening,
stabilising, gelling properties and in the formation of novel structures
to deliver different technical functionality and sensorial
properties, etc.